What the Fastest Growing Restaurants are Getting Right in 2025 - UAE edition

The UAE’s digital-first infrastructure and multicultural population are fueling a new era of restaurant growth. In 2025, the smartest restaurants are those tailoring their tech, menus, and experiences to this unique market.

The Market Outlook

The UAE's online food delivery market reached USD 720.7 million in 2024 and is forecasted to grow to USD 1,799.1 million by 2033, with a CAGR of 10.2% from 2025 to 2033. (Source: IMARC)

Key Growth Strategies

1. Leveraging High Internet Penetration
With 99% internet penetration and a digitally savvy population, UAE restaurants are focusing on optimizing mobile ordering, payment integration, and AI-powered personalization to streamline the customer journey.

2. Serving a Multicultural Market
The UAE’s rich expatriate community demands diverse cuisines. Restaurants that thrive are the ones offering Indian, Filipino, Lebanese, Pakistani, and fusion menus — tapping into cultural cravings with speed and quality.

Why AI and growth software are the new growth engine

In a highly connected, fast-moving market like the UAE, restaurants can’t afford manual marketing efforts or scattered insights. That’s why leading operators are investing in AI tools like Growdash and its intelligent assistant, Aisha.

With features including:

• Centralized campaign management across Talabat, Deliveroo, and Careem
• AI-generated marketing calendars
• Automated performance reporting
• Instant decision-making through data

These tools are not just supporting growth—they're scaling it. For restaurants ready to lead, AI is no longer optional.

Want to take your restaurant marketing to the next level? Book a demo today and experience the Growdash advantage.